I am a physical therapist from northeast Ohio. I earned my bachelor’s in exercise science from Kent State in 2015. Then, attended Ohio University for physical therapy school where I received my doctorate in 2018. Since graduation I worked as a travel therapist in Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and California. I have worked in a variety of settings and have experience treating general orthopedic and athletic injuries, chronic pain, and movement dysfunction. I treat all musculoskeletal issues but my specialty is pelvic floor disorders including pain, incontinence, prolapse, diastasis recti, and pregnancy related pain and injuries. I use a variety of treatment techniques including dry needling, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, cupping, and manipulation. I use a holistic treatment approach including manual therapy, exercise prescription, and movement optimization to help my patients achieve their goals pain free. Currently I live in Peninsula Ohio with my husband and pup. In my free time I enjoy CrossFit, running, rock climbing, and hiking.

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Dr. Kelli Koba is a physical therapist from Northeast, Ohio. She graduated from The Ohio State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2014 before she continued her education at Youngstown State University, earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017. She continued her post-graduate education by earning her advanced certificate in dry needling through the Institute of Integrative Dry Needling (IDN).

Kelli grew up playing sports where she developed her passion for exercise and movement but unfortunately obtained multiple injuries which resulted in surgical intervention. However, her personal experience with rehabilitation and return to sport inspired her to become a physical therapist. Prior to completing her education, Kelli also completed an internship at a CrossFit gym, learning to teach, assess, and correct movement and form.

Early in her career, Kelli spent several years working in the inpatient setting with an emphasis on treating neurologic conditions such as stroke, spinal cord and traumatic brain injury. She then transitioned into the outpatient setting, gaining experience with general orthopedics, sports injuries, chronic pain, vestibular and spinal impairments. She combines her knowledge and experience of the neurologic and musculoskeletal systems to provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to treatment. By utilizing a variety of techniques including dry needling, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and cupping combined with extensive patient education, Kelli’s goal is to assist her patients in returning to their daily activities, sports, and hobbies safely and pain free.

Kelli currently lives in Brunswick, Ohio with her husband, son and dog. Outside the clinic she enjoys running, weight lifting, pilates, hiking, biking, snowboarding and traveling the world.

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Cara J Bacher, OTR/L, CIDN is an occupational therapist and owner of PHYT For Function and PHYT CLE as well as a national instructor for Integrative Dry Needling.

She completed her Bachelors in Human Performance and Masters of Occupational Therapy at West Virginia University. Earlier in her career, she specialized in geriatrics with a background working in skilled nursing, home health, and assisted/independent living. After years of working in geriatrics, she knew there had to be a better answer to aging within the current healthcare system.

Cara transitioned into outpatient care with Dr. Sanders in 2019. She has special interests in sports performance and sport specific rehab working closely with local CrossFit gyms, Olympic Weightlifting clubs, and endurance teams/clubs ranging from local weekend warriors to national medal holders as well as professional NBA/NFL players. She further collaborates with many local CrossFit gyms, yoga studios, and community fitness clubs such as cycling and running clubs to bring education and awareness in movement and recovery.

Outside of the clinic, Cara enjoys hiking, horseback riding, and racing gravel and fat tire bikes. She currently resides west of Cleveland with her partner and four dogs.

You can find Cara at the PHYT Cleveland and Fairview Park offices.

Cara J Bacher, OTR/L, CIDN is an occupational therapist and owner of PHYT For Function and PHYT C... Read More